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Ricardo Fortunato Abecassis
Quinta da Fonte Business Center
2770-071 Paco D' Arcos
E-mail: rabecassis@gmail.com
Phone: (351) 966-179-915
Work experience
San Francisco, California (USA)
Green Capital First LLC and Abecassis & Hutson-Wiley Lda.- CEO
2012 - present
Opened my own company in the U.S. and Portugal where I currently am developing a couple of small brands.
San Francisco, California (USA)
Martifer USA LLC -Business Advisor, Developer & Board Member
2007 - 2012
Formed Martifer USA LLC developing all its North American businesses including Canada. Developed partnership companies in both residential solar energy (Santa Monica, Los Angeles) and large scale business development (San Francisco) achieving the largest single company solar portfolio in North America in 2010 (2GW). The portfolio and all other assets were strategically sold by the parent company in Portugal.
New York, New York (USA)
Renova SA - Business Advisor and Brand Promoter in NYC.
2005- 2006
Launched successful Marketing & Sales strategy in the United States for Renova "colored paper" with brand promotions in six trade shows, multiple new accounts and write-ups in The New York Times, In-Style and People's magazine among many more. Successful presentations to dozens of accounts and introductions to key accounts such as Crate & Barrel and Whole Foods (USA).
New York, New York (USA)
Mundotextil S.A., Portugal - Managing Director - USA
2002- 2006
Replaced existing U.S. Managing Director expanding sales throughout the United States in Key accounts such as Bed, Bath & Beyond, ABC Carpet & Home, Bloomingdale's, Bergdorf Goodman, SAKS, JC Penneys and many more. Worked closely with U.S. designers, trendsetters and other industry leaders. Grew business over 100%.
Education
Languages
Portuguese - Fluent (Bi-lingual)
US English - Fluent (Bi-lingual)
French - Very Good
Spanish - Very Good
Personal Skills
Personable Interaction
Sales orientated
Leadership roles
Hands on approach
A good listener
Very adaptable to change
Wisdom from experience
Centre International de Glion ( Glion-sur-Ollon - Switzerland)
1984 - 86 - Graduated "Cycle Longue" Swiss Diploma
Business Degree specializing in Hospitality Management
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Skidmore College ( Saratoga Springs, NY).
1982-83 - Freshman & Sophomore Years
Completed first two years of undergraduate Business Administration transferring back to Europe for family reasons where I completed my studies in Switzerland.